familyRosaceae
subfamilyRosaceae subfam. Amygdaloideae
genusCrataegus
sectionCrataegus sect. Coccineae
speciesCrataegus margaretta
Difference between revisions of "Crataegus margaretta var. brownii"
3: 199. 1922.
Endemic
Basionym: Crataegus brownii Britton 1: 447. 1900
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 9. Treatment on page 602.
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Latest revision as of 17:06, 16 February 2025
Leaves: blade broadly elliptic, obovate to ovate, or suborbiculate, 3–5 cm, base broadly cuneate, lobe sinuses shallow, apex obtuse to subacute. Flowers 8–10 mm diam. Pomes ellipsoid.
Phenology: Flowering Apr–May; fruiting Sep–Oct.
Habitat: Hedgerows, thickets, wood margins, dry areas
Elevation: 100–300 m
Discussion
Variety brownii is sporadic in occurrence. It is notable for having small flowers. Reports from Indiana and West Virginia need validation.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.